MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,101 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear bumper insecure
offside front sill corroded
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside rear corner bumper missing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K597 VBW is a 1992 Ford Granada in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1992 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K597 VBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K597 VBW is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 September 1992.
Is K597 VBW safe to buy?
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